Baña (en. Bathe)

/ˈbaɲa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Action or effect of bathing.

Example Sentence: The bathtub is ready for the bath.

La bañera está lista para la bañan.

Definition: Large container filled with water for washing.

Example Sentence: I prefer to take a bath in the bathtub.

Prefiero tomar un baño en la bañera.

Definition: Place where the activity of bathing takes place.

Example Sentence: The children are playing in the bath at the water park.

Los niños juegan en la bañan del parque acuático.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'to bathe', which comes from the Latin 'balneare', related to the term 'balneum' meaning 'bath'.

Common Phrase: take a bath

Common Phrase Meaning: To perform the action of bathing.

tomar un baño

Common Phrase: bathe a child

Common Phrase Meaning: To immerse a child in water to clean them.

bañar a un niño

Common Phrase: give a bath

Common Phrase Meaning: To give someone the opportunity to clean themselves in water.

dar un baño

Related Word: bathtub

Related Word Description: Container for taking a bath.

bañera

Related Word: swimsuit

Related Word Description: Garment used for bathing.

bañador

Related Word: small bath

Related Word Description: Small bath, usually for babies.

bañito

Slang Meaning: Referenced as a relaxation time in the shower.

Slang Example: Today I'm going to take a little bath to relax.

Hoy me voy a dar una bañita para relajarme.

Slang Meaning: To bathe in a carefree or fun way.

Slang Example: Let's go to the beach to have a swim.

Vamos a la playa a darnos una bañada.